What is the best way to wash boxing gloves without ruining the leather or messing up or warping the padding? could i put them in the washing machine on a low wash in a pilllow case or something?

02-08-2010, 11:10 PM

Jim_Williams

just sponge em.

03-08-2010, 10:41 AM

C.K.A.Martial Arts

do not put them trough the washing machine

get a decent fabric spray and some cleaning wipes ~ washing machine will kill them if your not carefull

03-08-2010, 12:16 PM

jose969

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.K.A.Martial Arts

do not put them trough the washing machine

get a decent fabric spray and some cleaning wipes ~ washing machine will kill them if your not carefull

I would have thought that no matter how careful you were the washing machine would kill them!

As mentioned, Wipe them down, dry them out after use, I have a small towel that I fit into each one after each session to dry them out, then I wipe them down and air them out in the bath.

09-08-2010, 08:57 PM

Luke_S

How often do you guys clean yours this way then?

09-08-2010, 11:20 PM

DoubleJab

I clean mine every week or so. What I also do is air them in my shed outside after every use to make sure they dry. Do not leave in your kit bag whatever you do.

10-08-2010, 12:21 AM

Sledge

If they smell put them in a plastic bag and put them in the freezer over night. This kills the bacteria that cause the smell.

This also works on your trainers.

18-05-2011, 08:12 PM

radicalfightstore

Hi all,

We have done some extensive research on the best ways to sanatise smelly kit. There are some ways that delay the stink for a while like freezing and deodorant etc but this is only a very temporary fix and does not kill the bacteria. Washing them in any way does risk damaging the item as its not designed to be washed.

We are now offering a glove sanatising service on our website. Return postage to you is included in the price.

We can de-stink gloves, mitts, kick boots, head guards or anything of that size.